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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,952.83, 50,929.89 and 11,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,952.83, 50,929.89 and 11,766.93 is: 17,650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,952.83 : 50,929.89 = 11,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,952.83/50,929.89 = 11,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,952.83x = 50,929.89 × 11,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,952.83x = 599,288,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,288,450.54/33,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.62

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